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2016 rio olympics
2016 rio olympics
The Olympic Experience
The Women's Game Contributing Editor Sarah Groube was the Tournament Administrator for football at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
15 Mar 2016
AFCWOQ powers Matildas towards world elite
While Australian fans have been delighted with the Matildas’ march to the Olympic Games with four consecutive victories, in the AFC qualifiers, what has had less attention is that the side is now on the verge of reaching the Top 5 in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings.
11 Mar 2016
Australia tops AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers
Australia has finished their 2016 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers campaign after Emily van Egmond's strike salvaged a 1-1 with China.
10 Mar 2016
Next stop Rio Olympics for our brilliant Matildas!
While they're there, they may as well shoot for gold.
9 Mar 2016
Match Preview: Australia v China
After four grueling matches, it’s something of a surprise that both Australia and China are still standing, but that’s the great thing about women’s football, the passion is endless.
9 Mar 2016
The Reaction: Matildas qualify for Rio 2016
For the first time in 12 years, Australia will have a team at the Olympics Football Tournament after the Matildas qualified for Rio 2016!
8 Mar 2016
The Matildas are going to Rio!
The Matildas are going to Rio following a punishing 2-1 victory against North Korea.
7 Mar 2016
Match Preview: DPR Korea v Australia
Australia takes on DPR Korea in their fourth match of the AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers with the Matildas just one win away from qualifying for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
7 Mar 2016
Matildas engine room: Australian made, German refined
For Australia to have a chance to qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, it was always going to require a team effort.
6 Mar 2016
Australia move within a win of Rio 2016 with 2-0 win over Korea Republic
Australia are one win away from a place at the Rio 2016 Olympics Games after defeating Korea Republic 2-0 at Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka, Japan.
4 Mar 2016
Match Preview: Korea Republic v Australia
There are only three games left until we find out which two teams have qualified for the Rio 2016 Olympics in August.
4 Mar 2016
AFCWOQ: Match Day 2 Wrap
Australia were once again the headline act on Match Day 2 of the 2016 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers as they recorded a big win to remain on top of the table.
3 Mar 2016
Australia hammers Vietnam 9-0
Australia claimed their second win in the 2016 AFC Women's Olympic qualifiers with a 9-0 demolition of Vietnam at Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka, Japan.
2 Mar 2016
Match Preview: Australia v Vietnam
The Matildas started their qualification campaign in the best way possible with a 3-1 win over World Cup runners-up Japan.
2 Mar 2016
5 things learned: Australia v Japan
The Matildas wrote a little more history last night with a 3-1 win over Asian Cup champions Japan.
1 Mar 2016
The Reaction: Australia defeat Japan 3-1
Australia got their Women's Olympic Qualifying campaign off to the perfect start as they defeated AFC rival Japan 3-1 on home soil for the first time.
1 Mar 2016
AFCWOQ: Match Day 1 Wrap
With 5 teams in the world's top 20, 3 in the top 10 and 3 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup quarter finalists, the AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers were always set up to a battle royale and Match Day 1 didn't disappoint.
1 Mar 2016
Australia defeat Japan 3-1 for perfect start
Australia has recorded a memorable 3-1 win over 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup finalists Japan at Kincho Stadium in Osaka, Japan.
29 Feb 2016
Match Preview: Australia v Japan
It’s the moment we have all been waiting for; will the Matildas qualify for the Olympics in Brazil?
28 Feb 2016
Captain's Blog | Clare Polkinghorne: We are ready
Since our quarterfinal exit from the World Cup in July 2015 our attention has been on this upcoming tournament, the Olympic qualifiers.
28 Feb 2016
AFCWOQ: 6 key players
It is only days until the Olympic Qualifiers kick-off for the 2016 Olympics in Rio De Janiero.
28 Feb 2016
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